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chicago lightning

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.12 in modern English

Syllables
chicago -light-ning
IPA
29
Scrabble Score
16
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Bullets; gunfire.

American usage; Dated; Slang; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Phrases

Chicago typewriter Chicago overcoat

Frequently Paired Words

Chicago typewriter Chicago overcoat

Questions

What does chicago lightning mean?
Bullets; gunfire.

How to pronounce chicago lightning

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